Tag: self-care
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Modern Tarot
A Tool for Self-Discovery, Self-Care and Growth Everyone wants to understand themselves better, discover their life purpose, navigate this thing called life, develop a connection with the Divine, and heal their soul wounds. The journey of self-discovery is long and challenging but also interesting, joyful, and transformational. Tarot is one way of facilitating that process that…
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Living With Chronic Illness
Chronic physical and mental illness affect a person’s life in many ways. Some days are better than others. It’s not always obvious that an individual is unwell or it shows up in ways that aren’t indicative of pain and suffering. Being aware and supportive will be helpful and meaningful to your friend or family member.…
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Prepare for a Purposeful Life in Retirement
I’ve always heard it said that retirement planning should start with our first job. We’re never too young to start saving money – not just for retirement but for travel and buying our first property as well. I wish I had bought a condo or townhouse by the time I was 25 but I wasn’t…
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Wallowing
I’m a wallower. I luxuriate in my feelings like they are a hot bath complete with essential oils, suds, and scented candles. When I’m happy or satisfied, I hang on to the feeling as long as possible. The bigger the accomplishment, the longer I can bathe in those feelings. When I’m doing this, I also…
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Atomic Habits
Before I worked remotely, I loved listening to non-fiction in my car during my morning and afternoon commutes. Learning is something that is very pleasurable. Driving in traffic is not. Listening to audiobooks is one way I make a tedious situation into a time that, if not enjoyable, is at least more tolerable. One of…
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Starting Self-Care
Self-care can be scary. Dr Sharon Fieldstone (Ted Lasso) There are many differing views on what self-care is. First and foremost, it is a commitment to your own well-being. It’s like practicing a musical instrument until you play beautifully. You don’t stop there but continue to build skills through practice. A self-care practice is what…
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Cultivating Happiness
In today’s complicated world with all the strife, tragedy and (let’s get real) bullshit, it is not unusual to feel helpless, outraged, depressed or overwhelmed. Life is full of challenges, and it is not easy to stand up against society, the government, or even your boss. There are so many things, great and small, that…
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Creating Balance
Human life consists of four aspects: the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical levels of existence. In order to find balance, wholeness, and fulfillment in our lives, we need to heal, develop, and integrate all four of these aspects within ourselves. Shakti Gawain In today’s busy world, there are many demands on our time and drains…
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Wheel of Life
Want to develop your self-care routine but not sure where to start? Take this assessment to identify areas of your life that need attention. Unlike the more well-known Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the Wheel of Life is a circle that focuses on balance rather than reaching an unsustainable pinnacle. It also provides a great baseline…
Angela di Gualco 